Pasteboard-box-necking machine.



H. B. TRAVER. PASTEBOAED BOX NEGKING MACHINE.

APPLICATION FILED FEBIE, 1912.

1,096,075, Patented May 12, 1914,

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PASTBBOARD BOX NECKING MACHINE.

H. B. TRAVER.

PASTEBOARD BOX NECKING MACHINE.

APPLICATION FILED FEB.15,1912.

1,096,075. Patented May 12,1914.

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PASTEBOARD BOX NECKING MACHINE. APPLICATION nun) FEB.15, 1912.

Patented May 12, 1914,

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UNITED %TATE P ne ro.

HORACE B. TRAVER, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, ASSIGNOR T0 XIV. C. RITCHIE & COMPANY,

OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, A CORPORATION OF ILLINOIS.

PASTEBOARD-BOX-NEOKING MACHINE.

Specification of Letters Patent.

PatentedEiIayR, 1914.

Application filed February 15, 1912. Serial No. 677,801.

Be it known that I, Honxcr. B. TRAVER, a citizen of the United States, residing at Chicago, in the county of Cook and State of Illinois, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in PasteboardBox Necking Machines, of which the following is a specification;

My invention relates to the art of making pasteboard boxes, and more particularly to means for securing the necks of such boxes to box-bottoms or tops.

My invention is particularly adapted to the necking of cigaretteboxes and the like, and will be described in connection with In order that this application ofmy invention and the use of the terms herein may be best understood, it may be explained that cigarette-boxes and thelike comprise .a top anda bottom, each of which consists of a rectangular piece of.'cardboard having sides and ends secured thereto, thus forming half abox, and usually termed simply a top or bottolmor a Uni-body and a bottom-body respectively. In order that these two parts constituting the box proper may be held in firm and alined position with respect to each other when the box is closed, a strip of cardboard, known as the box-neck, having its ends secured together and of a height greater than that of the sides of the box body ('or top, as the case may be) and formed to fit nicely within the sides and ends of the top and bottom body portions of the box, is secured to each box-bottom (or top, as the case may be) by glue or similar.

adhesive. The necking of such boxes by hand has proven very slow and costly, and

it is the principal object of the present in vention to save much of the time, labor and expense heretofore attending this work.

A further important object is to improve the quality of such boxes, particularly with respect to their appearance and strength.

A: preferred arrangement and organization of mechanisms whereby these and other objects and advantages are attained is illus trated in the accompanying drawings forming a part of this specification, in which:

Figure l is a broken side elevation of a box-necking machine embodying this invention, one of the lower guides being removed;

Fig. 2 is a top plan of the machine illusa trated iii-Fi 1; Fig. 3 is an enlarged longitudinal section ofthe rear end of the machine taken'on a medial line through the conveyer'; Fig. 4 is a top plan view of the portion shown in Fig. 3; Fig. 5 is an enlarged transverse vertical section on the line 5-5 of Fig. 2; Fig. 6 is an enlarged fragmentary top plan of that portion of themachine containing the adhesive-applying disks and associated parts; Fig, 7 is an enlarged sectional View on the line 7-7 of Fig. 2; Fig. 8 is an enlarged horizontal fragmentary cross section showing a former passing downward between the ends of the ways and a box-neck and box-bottom pasted thereto being ejected from the former; Fig. 9 is an enlarged fragmentary plan View of means cooperating with the conveyor to rotate the formers, cover-plates being removed to show some of the parts; Fig. 10 is a perspective of larged perspective of a box-neck adapted to fit into the box-bottom of Fig. 10.

The illustrated structure, stated briefly, comprises an endless chain traveling over sprockets and carrying a plurality of formers, each of which is adapted to receive the neck of a box and carry the sides of the same into contact with a pair of oppositely disposed adhesive-charged-disks, the former being adapted to rotate a quarter revolution after passing said disks and thereby present to the adhesive coating action of a second pair of similar disks the ends of the boxneck on said former, after which adhesivecharging process, and a box-bottom being placed by hand upon a box-neck on one of said formers, the ends of the box-bottom are brought into sliding contact with springpressed jaws'whereby the neck and the bottom are caused to unite securely together through the action of the adhesive; and

thereupon the former is given another quared'in'oi' upona channeled frame 20, prefjerably made of cast-iron. This frame is sup ported by a secondary frame, which may well be made of wood, comprising a hottom 21, end members and 23. and side members 24., the latter constituting guides for the formers whereby the latter are prevented from rotation while passing from the rear of the machine to the front thereof and are caused to enter the ways of the channel 20 in the desired position.

The machine may be supported upon stamlai'ds in any approved way.

Driving media nisiri.-r\ driving shaft carrying a sheave or pulley 26, by means of which power is transmitted to said shaft, is arranged to rotate in suitable bearings in the sides of the channel 20. A clutch 27 of ordinary construction is splined to said shaft and operated by means of a hand-lever 28 mounted upon the shaft 29 which is journaled in the bracket 29 secured to the frame 20, the shaft 29 carrying also the clutch-jaw 30, and providing means for starting and stopping the machine at will.

The driving shaft 25 carries a pinion 31 which meshes with a larger gear 32 mounted upon a shaft rotating in suitable bearings 1n the sides of the channel frame 20. This shaft carries, on the opposite side of the frame 20, a small pinion 34:, adapted to mesh with a larger gear mounted upon the shaft 36, journaled in the Walls of the frame 20. The intermeshing of these gears is best illustrated in Fig. t. It will thus be seen that ahigh degree of speed, such as may be furnished to the sheave wheel 26 by an electric motor (not shown) is reduced to a working speed at the shaft 36, which is the driving shaft for the conveyer and the adhesive-applying mechanism hereinafter to be described.

The shaft 36 carries a sprocket 37 between the walls of the channel 20. This sprocket engages and drives the endless conveyer chain38, the chain being supported at the other end of the machine by a similar sprocket 39 on a shaft dOslidably mounted in the frame 20 and longitudinally adjustable therein by' means of the hand-nut 4L1 turning upon the threaded stem 42 secured to. the sliding bearing member 43 and passing through an aperture in the end member 22. It is evident that by turning the handnut ll the chain may be tightened or made slack for any purpose, such as dismounting the same or the repair of parts.

The adhesive applying mcchmz'sm.--On the shaft 36 is secured a sprocket 44 adapted to drive an endless chain 45, which travels in a horizontal direction alongside the channel 20. and over a similar sprocket 46 (see Fig. 5) on a shaft 47 arranged to rotate in bearings in the channel 20. The shaft 47 carries a gear-wheel 48, which meshes with a similar gear 49 on the shaft 50, which shaft is also arranged to rotate in bearings in the Walls of the channel 20. On either side of the channel. 20 on the shaft 50 is mounted a bevel-gear 51 meshing with a similar gear 52 mounted upon a vertical shaft 53 rotating in a bearing bracket 54, which bracket also contains. a bcaringfor the, shaft 50. Onthe shaft 50 is secured a sprocket 55 carrying a chain 56 which transmits motion to a similar structure 57 on the shaft 58. I Referring to Fig. 5, if we omit therefrom the shaft 4:? and the parts mount.- ed upon it, and also the gear 49', we will have an exact reproduction of the mechanism mount-ed upon and associated with the shaft- It will not be necessary therefore to describe these parts again. The purpose of the mechanism last described is to supply rotative motion to the adhesive-applying disks. The shaft 50'carries the oppositely disposed disks 59, and-on the shaft 58 are mounted the like disks 59'.

The shaft 53 has secured to it'by means of the pin 53* the disk 60, while a similar vertical shaft .58 carries the disk 60. The arrangement of these disks is such that the edges of the horizontal disks, as 60, are substantially in contact with the inner face of the vertical disks, as 59, near the edge thereof. It is evident that upon rotation ofv the shaft 50 the disks. 59 and 60 are rotated in the same direct-ion at their point'of contact.

Integral with the bracket54; is formed a basin or receptacle 61 adapted to hold glue or other liquid adhesive 62 of such quantity that the vertical disks, as 59, will have a portion thereof within the body of the adhesive. The basin 6i and bracket 54: are made preferably of cast-iron, and integral therewith is preferably formed a boss 62 rccesscdto form. a bearing for the shaft 50. It collar (33 pinned upon the shaft ()0 prevents inward movement thereof. The basins (31 are further supported by means of transverse rods (it-rigidly secured in the frame 21 and passing through apertures in enlargements of the top edges of the basins respectively. lllunnb-screws 65 hold the basins adjustably and removably upon the rods 64:.

It will be apparent that when the shafts 50 and 58 are rotated through the action of the chains 45 and 56 respectively all of the disks will be rotated and adhesive adhering to the vertical disks will be connminicated' to the edges of the horizontal disks. To prevent the application of an excessive amount of ,adhesive to these horizontal disks, scrapers 66 ha viiig a slot 67 adapted to receive the vertical disks are provided. These are held in position upon lugs 68 integral with the basin 61 by thumb-screws 69.

The convey e1 mcciumism.0n the top surfaces of the channel-frame 20 are suitably securcd, as by means of screws, the guides 79 and 71 respectively. The con- VG 'y'8l'-Cl1illl1 38 comprises a plurality of links of ordinary construction having a projecting hook 38 adapted to engage the next vals between the succeeding link, and a plurality of formercarryiug links interposed at suitable interordinary links. These special carrier links comprise a link proper substantially like'the ordinary links, but having rigidly and preferably integrally secured thereto a metallic cap or cover plate 72. The top of this cap or coveris at a sutficient distance from the plane of the link to enable the teeth of the sprocket to clear the same, as iswell illustrated by dotted lines in Fig. 3.

provided with a rigidly secured upstanding centrally arranged stud 73 adapted to hold a former 75 rotatably upon the cover or cap. As well shown in Fig. 6, the formers are held upon thestud by means of cotter pins 74:.

The f07mc7s.The formers 75 each comprise a rectangular body-portion or base havingupstanding flanges 75 and 75* formed to receive the neck of the box, and carrying the same throughout' the necking operation. The end flanges 7 5 terminate in ledges or projections 75 extending from the base of the former, and constituting rests for the box-neck thereon. The "outside lengths of the flanges 75 and 7 5 are such that the box-neck will nicely fit thereon, and the height of these flanges is such that when a box-neck is resting upon the ledges 75 its top edge will be substantially even with the top of said flanges.

The top of this cover 72 is.

The body-portion or base of theformer is provided with a square extension 75 a portion of the corners of which is machined away immediately beneath the base fori'ning a circular groove-5 which has a diameter just equal to that of the distance between opposite sides of the square portion 75. Projecting from the square portion 75 and in opposite corners of said square portion are two studs carrying friction rollers 75 The distance between the sides of this square portion is such that this portion will slide smoothly yet'withoutundue play between the guides and 71.

The direction of travel of the conveyor and formers thereon is 511mm by the tl1'l(\\\'. in Fig. 1. It is of course understood that the boxnecks are already formed at the time the necking process begins. Such a box-neck 76 in position on the former well illustrated in Figs. 5 and G.

The former rot/ flay law/um. .wa.-Thc

adjustment of the parts is such that as a former containing a box-neck passes between the disks (30, the edges thereotcontact with the opposite sides of the boxneck, and, as the disk edges are coininuously coated with adhesive, it is evident that a quantity thereof will be communicated to the box-neck throughout the length of each side thereof, the adhesive being applied to the upper portion of the box-neck upon the former, as well shown in Fig. It is plain from the drawings that the disks G0" are adapted to apply adhesive to the sides of the box-neck, and the disks ($0 to make such appli'ation to the ends thereof. To give the neck-containing formers the required quarter turn after they' have passed' the disks 60, a stop 77- is secured to one of the sides of the channel 20 adapted to engage one of the two friction rollers on each of the formers. The construction of this former rotating mechanism can be best understood by reference to Figs. 7 and 9 wherein are illustrated the same parts,'but as applied to the opposite side of the channel 20, this illustration showing the mechanism for turning the formers at a later stage of their travel. The stop is indicated by 77. The guides 70 and 71 are cu away as at 78' and 79 respectively to permit the natural movement of the corners of the squareportion 7 5 when the former is being drawn forward by the chain 38 yet held at one side by the stop 7 7. The arrangement of the stop is such that when the former is given a quarter of a revolution the turning of the same draws the friction roller 75 toward the central line of movement sutficiently to release the same from the stop: 77, and thereupon the former again travels forward within the guides 70 and 71. The plates or covers 80, which are shown in Fig; 7, are removed in Fig. 9'. I These plates 80 secured upon the guides 70 and 71 611-- gage the circular groove or recess 75*, while. the former is making its quarter revolution, and the former is thus held securely against lateral or vertical movement at such'time. After passing the stop ing been given a quarter revolution thereby,

the ends of the box-neck are presented to the disks G0 and similarly" cation of adhesive.

The compression or clamping means- The box-neck is now ready for the applica-' tion of a box-bottom 76, such as is illustrated in Fig. 10. An operator positioned at the side of the machine readily places such a box-bottom-body on each of the neckcontaining formers as it emerges from between the disks 60, and thereupon the former carrying a combined bottom and neck passes between a pair of oppositely disposed clamps 81 (Fig. 4. held in position upon the guides 70 and 71 by means of given an appliscrews 82, which are somewhat smaller in diameter than the apertures 83 in the clamps 81, thus allowing some movement of these clan'rping members 81. Spring-supiiort-ing brackets 84 are screwed to the sides of the channels 20, and a spring 85 seated within a recess in the-clamp 81 provides compression whereby the ends of the boxneck and bottom-body are pressed firmly together as the former contaaningthe same passes between these clamps. is now given another quarter revolution by means of the stop 77 and the other mechanism already described, and passes between the clamps 81 which press upon thesides of the box elements thereon. In this connection arementi'oned the two top-guides 86 and 87 (see Fi 1) secured by screws to the guides and 71. The guide 86 is adapted to hold the box-neck upon the former during the gluing operation, and the guide 87 has the function of holding the box-bottom and neck firmly upon the former and upon each other during the clamping operation. The guide 87 may be COHVGHlGHtlY hQlCI in position by screws 88 threaded into apertures 89 in the clampretaining studs 82.

The ejector and its 0zl7eldti0'n.ITaNlng passed between the clamps 81', the box-bottom and neck are now found to be tightly secured together in the exact rectangular shape desired and with the opposite sides and ends and the top and bottom edges parallel, and the completed Work is ready to be taken from the machine. This is accomplished automatically by means 10f Ways 90 which are circular in shape but eccentric With respect to the line of travel of thefiormers as they pass over the sprocket 37., As wellshown in Fig. 8, the sides of thetormers fit closely between the two eccentric guides 90, and the boxneck 76 rests upon the top thereof. As the travel continues the former draws beneath the top surface of the guides 90 and the boxneck is gradually forced off the former, and falls into any suitable receptacle, or may be carried away by a carrier and discharged at any suitable place. The form of conveyer illustra ted may be conveniently operated by, a' sprocket 91 on the shaft 36. t

The operation well pointed out in the foregoing description of its'parts. Two operators are suiticicnt, one to apply the necks to the formers,

and one to place the box-bottoms thereon.

It is evident that a large number of boxes may thus heuecked in a very shorttime.

\Yhile there is scribed preferred means for carrying the present improvements into effect, the invention is not limited thereto. as it will be obvious to those skilled in the art that many changes may be'made in the form or details of construction or :11 'augemcnt ot conveyer, driving mechanisms, formers, adhesive-applying devices, compression means and other features of the construction shown without departing from the' spirit or scope of this invention.

I claim:

1. In a box-necking machine, the combination of a traveling conveyor adapted to bodily transport the neck of a box, means -for applying an adhesive to the box neck on of the machine has been herein illustrated and de-" The former said conveyor, and means for pressing to gether the box neck and the box bottom, substantially as described.

'2. In a box-necking machine, the combi nation of a traveling conveyer adapted to carry the neck of a box, means for operating said conveyor, means for applying an adhesive to a box-neck on said conveyor, an means for pressing together a box-neck and a box-bottom-body oaLsziid conveyor, substantially as described.

.In a box-necking machine, the combination of a traveling conveyor adapted to carry the neck of a box, means for operatingsaid conveyer, means for applying'an adhesive to a box-neck on said conveyor, means for pressing together a box-neck and a box-bottomdoody on said conveyor,- and means for ejecting a box-neckfrom said conveyor, substantially as described.

n. In a box-necking machine, the combination of a traveling conveyeradapted to carry the neck of a box, means for operating said conveyor to transport the neck bodily, and means for alternately applying adhesive to the opposite sides and opposite ends of a box-neck on said conveyor, substantially as described.

5. In a box-necking machine, the combination of a. conveyer adapted to carry the neck of a box, means for operating said conveyer, means for alternately applying adhesive to the sides and ends of a box-neck on said conveyor, and means for alternately pressing together the sides and ends of a. box-neck and box-bottoni-body on said con- 'veyer, substantially as described.

6; In a box-necking machine, the combi nation of a conveyer adapted to carry the neck of a box, means for o ierating said con- .veyer, means f0 alternately applying adhesive to the sides and ends of a box-neck on said conveyor, means for alternately pressing together the sides and ends of a box-neck and box-bottom-body on said conveyer, and means for e ecting a box-neck and bottom'bmly from said conveyor, sub-.

stantially as described.

7. In a box-neckmg machine, the combination ot a traveling conyeyer, means for operating said conveyer, a former carried by said conveyer and adapted to receive the neck of a box, means for applying anadhesive to a box-neck on said former, and means for pressing together a box-neck and box-botton'i-body on said former, substan tially as described.

8. In a box-necking machine, the com bination of a traveling conveyer, means for operating said conveyer, a former transported bodily by said conveyor and adapted to receive the neck of a box, means for applying an adhesive to the exterior of a bore neck on said former, means for pressing to: gether-the coated neck and a. box bottom 9. In a box-necking machine, the combination of a traveling conveyer, means for operatmgthe same, a former transported bodily by, said conveyer and adapted to receive the neck of a box, and means for alternately applying adhesive to the sides and ends of a box-neck on said former, substantially as described.

10. I11 a box-necking machine, the combination of a conveyer, means for operating the same, a former carried-by said conveyer and adapted to receive the neck of a box, means for alternately applying adhesive to the sides and ends of a box-neck on said former, and means for alternately pressing together the sidesand ends of a box-neck and box-bottom-body on said former, substantially as described.

11. In a box-necking machine, the combination of a traveling conveyer, means for operating the same, a former transported bodily by said conveyer and adapted to receive the neck of a box, means for alternately applying adhesive to the opposite sides and opposite ends of a box-neck 011 said former, and means for ejecting a boxneck from said former, substantially as described. 1

12. In a box-necking machine, the comistantially as described.

13. In a box-necking machine, the combination of a traveling conveyer, a rotatable former thereon adapted to receive the neck of a box, means for rotating said former, means for applying adhesive to the sides and ends of a box-neck on said former, and means for pressing together a box-neck and box-bottom-body on said conveyer, substantially as described.

14. In a box necking-machine, the combination of a traveling conveycr adapted to receive the neck of a box, means for applying adhesive simultaneously to the two sides of a box neck on said conveyor, said means comprising a pair of angularly disposed contacting disks arranged on each side of the conveyer, one of said disks of each pair substantially contacting with one side oia box-neck on said co1'1veyer,and the other disk. of each pair being in communication with a source of adhesive supply, substantially as described.

15. In a box-necking machine, the com bination of an endless conveyer, a plurality of rotatable formers thereon, each adapted to receive the neck of a box, means for operating said conveyer and for rotating said formers, means for applying adhesive alternately .to the sides and ends respectively of each box-neck on said formers, and means for pressing together box-necks and boxbottom-bodies on said formers, substantially as described. I

' 16. In a box-necking machine, the combination of an endless conveyer, a plurality of rotatable formers thereon, each adapted to receive the neck of a box, means for op erating said conveyer and for rotating said formers, means for applying adhesive alternately to the sides and ends respectively of each box-neck on said formers, means for pressing together box-necks and box-bottombodics on said formers, and means for automatically ejecting a box-neck from said formers, substantially as described.

17. In a box-necking machine, the combination of a traveling conveyer, a rotatable former on said conveyer adapted to receive theneck of a box, means for operatingsaid conveyor tobodily transport the former and for rotating said former ata point in its line of travel, means for preventing the rotation of said former at other points in its line of travel, and means fonapplying adhesive to the sides and ends of a box-neck on said former, substantially as described.

18. In a box-necking machine, the combination of. a traveling conveyer, arotatable scribed.

19. In a box-necking machine, the combination of a traveling conveyer, a rotatable former on said conveyer adapted to receive the neck of a box, means for. operating said conveyer and for rotating said former at a point in its line of travel, means for pre venting the rotation of said former at other points in its line of travel, meansiorapply ing adhesive to the sides and ends of a boxneck on said former, meansfor pressing together a box-neck and a box-bottom on said former, and means for automatically ejecting the box-neck and box-bottom from said former, substantially as described.

20. In a box-necking machine, the combination of an endless conveyer, a plurality of rotatable formers thereon, each adapted to receive the neck of a box, means for operat ing said conveyer, means for rotating said formers at. points in their. line of travel, means for preventing the rotation of said formers at other points in their. line of travel, means for applying adhesive tothe rotate between said side and end adhesive applying means to'bring the ends of the neck into. the field of action of said means for applying the adhesive thereto, and means to prevent rotation of said form and neck duringthe application of the adhesive to the latter, substantially .as described.

22. In a box-necking machine, the combination of a traveling conveyer belt, a series of formers carried thereby and adapted to support a neck, pasting devices disposed on opposite sides of the conveyer and arranged to apply paste to opposite sides of a neck carriedtherehetween upon. a former, means to rotate the formers after the pasting of two sides of the neck to expose other sides to the action of subsequent devices, pressing devices disposed on opposite sides of the con veyer and arranged to compress therebetween tWo sides of a neck and superposed box to secure adherence, means to-rotatc the former after the compressing of two sides to expose other sides to the action of subsequent pressing devices, and means to strip.

the necked boxes from the formers, substantially as described.

23. In a box-necking machine, the combination of longitudinal spaced guides, a conveyer belt traveling thercbetween, foimers' carried by the conveyor and adapted to support box necks, said formers provided with means to normally prevent rotation, paste applying devices arranged on opposite sides of the conveyor and adapted to apply paste simultaneously to opposite sides of a box neck on a former, means to partially rotate the former as it leaves the pasting devices, a second pair of paste applying devices similarly disposed and arranged to apply paste simultaneously to another two sides of the neck, means to compress opposite sides 01 superposed boxes against the corresponding sides of the box neck to secure adherence, other means arranged to press other sides of the box against corresponding sides of the box neck, and means to strip the necked boxes from the formers, substantially as described.

24. In a box-necking machine, the combination of longitudinal spaced guides, a con veyer belt traveling therebetween, formers carried by the conveyer and adapted to supoa ers port-box necks, said formersprovided with means to normally prevent rotation, paste applying devices arranged on opposite sides of the conveyer and adapted to apply paste simultaneously to opposite sides of a box neck on a former, means to partially rotate the former as it leaves the pasting devices, a second pair of paste applying devices snnilarly. disposed and arranged to applypaste simultaneously to another two sides of the neck, resiliently mounted plates disposed on opposite sides of the conveyenand arranged to simultaneously press two opposite sides of a superposed box against corresponding sides ofthe neck While on the former, means to further rotate-the former, other similarly mounted plates arranged to act upon another two sides of the box and neck, and means to strip the necked boxes from the formers, substantially as described.

25. In a box necking machine, the combination of longitudinal spaced guides, an endless conveyer belt traveling therebetween, a series of formers carried by the conveyor and adapted to support box necks,

the formers having a rectangular base fitting between the guides to normally prevent rotation, studs projecting from the formers, a pair of oppositely-disposed paste applying devices arranged one on each side of the conveyer and adapted to apply paste simultaneously to opposite sides of the neck carried therebetween upon a former, a stop arranged to engage a stud and rotate the former one-quarter turn, a second pair of similarly disposed paste applying devices arranged to apply paste simultaneously to the other two sides of the neck, a pair of spring pressed plates disposed one on each side of the conveyor and arranged to simultaneously press upon tWo opposite sides of a superposed box and the corresponding sides of the neck While upon the former to secure adherence, a second stop to engage a stud to further rotate the former a quarter turn, a second pair of similarly mounted pressure plates arranged to act upon the other two sides of the box and neck, and

means to strip the necked boxes from the formers, substantially as described.

26. In a box'neckmg machine, the combination of a traveling conveyer belt, a series of formers carried thereby and adapted'to support a neck, pasting devices disposed on opposite sides of the conveyor and arranged to apply paste to opposite sides of a neck carried therebetween upon a former, means to rotate the formers after the pasting r two sides of the neck to expose other gddes to the action of subsequent devices, pressing devices disposed on opposite sides of the conveyor and arranged to compress therehetwcen two sides of a neck and superposed box to secure adherence, means to rotate the former after the of two sides to expose other sides to the action of subsequent pressing devices, and means to strip the necked boxes from the formers comprising a cam plate arranged to engage beneath the necked boxes and strip the same therefrom, substantially as described.

27. In a box-necking machine, the combination of longitudinal spaced guides, a conveyer belt traveling therebetween, formers carried by the conveyer and adapted to suparranged to simultaneously press two oppo site sides of a superposed box against corresponding sides of the neck while on the former, means to further rotate the former, other similarly mounted plates arranged to act upon another two sides of the box and neck, and means to remove the necked bdxes from the formers comprising a cam plate arranged to engage beneath .the necked boxes and strip the same therefrom, substantially as described.

28. In a box-necking machine; the combination of longitudinal spaced guides, an

endless conveyer belt traveling there-,-. between,a series of formerscarried by the conveyer and adapted to support box necks,

theformers having'a rectangular base fit- 'ing between the guides tov normally prevent-Q rotation, studs projecting from the formers," a pair of oppositely disposed paste applying devices arranged one on each side of the conveyer and adapted to apply paste simultaneously to opposite sides of the neck car ried therebetween upon a former, a stop ar-' ranged -to engage a stud and rotate the former one-quarter turn, a second pair of similarly disposed paste applying devices arranged to applypaste' simultaneously to the other two sides of t-heneck, a pair of spring pressed plates disposed one on each side of the conveyer and arranged to simultaneously 7 press upon two opposite sides of asuper posed box and the corresponding sides of the neck while uponvthe former to secure adherence, a-second stop to engage astud to fur-' "ther rotate the former a quarter turn, a second pair of similarly mounted pressure plates arranged to act upon the other two sides of the box and-neck, and means to 'removethe necked boxes from the formers including a cam plate arranged to engage, beneath the opposite edges of the necked boxes and strip thev same therefrom, substantially as described.

HORACE B. TRAVER, Witnesses":

T. S. TREDWELL, A. M. TREDWELL.

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